Firefox 57, a.k.a Firefox Quantum will be released today. It’s a big deal. Completely redesigned, the folks at Mozilla say it’s twice as fast and uses 30% less memory. In addition, the interface will be cleaner and is designed for high-resolution displays
If you want to know the hows see here: Entering the Quantum Era—How Firefox got fast again and where it’s going to get faster
One of the downsides of an all new browser is that many old add-ons will not work. It is up to the add-on creators to update their stuff. The hysterical, chicken-littles over at Zdnet call this “add-on armageddon“.
I’m pretty pumped about Firefox Quantum. I hope it returns Firefox to its former glory.
Software
Google Chrome Updated
“The stable channel has been updated to 62.0.3202.94 for Windows, Mac and Linux”
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32-bit here.
O&O ShutUp10 Updated
New in Version 1.6.1394
New Settings:
Disable saving SMS messages to the cloud
Disable network access for OneDrive before log-in
Disable Updates for voice recognition and synthesis
Disable Cloud Search form Cortana
Bug Fixes:
Bugfix implemented for Exception 0x80004003 when starting under Windows 10 Build 10240
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Google Chrome Updated
“The stable channel has been updated to 62.0.3202.89 for Windows, Mac and Linux…This update includes 2 security fix contributed by an external researcher“.
Download
32-bit here.
CCleaner Updated
Version 5.36 is out.
Download (I use the portable version.)
Thanks to A.G. for the heads up!
Monday Random Stuff…
Nvidia Drivers
388.00 WHQL released.
“Provides the optimal gaming experience for Destiny 2 and Assassin’s Creed Origins”
Win10 Controlled Folder Access
Today sites are linking to an article at Bleepingcomputer about a new Win10 feature called “Controlled Folder Access”. iVerge discussed this back on June 29th: “The new controlled folder feature is designed to protect against viruses and ransomware from locking machines out of certain folders.”
Wise Disk Cleaner Updated
Version 9.5.7.681: “Improved Mozilla Firefox Cookies cleaning. Minor GUI improvements. Updated various translations.”
Download (I use the portable version.)
Another O&O ShutUp10 Update
Version 1.6.1393 brings a few fixes.
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O&O ShutUp10 Updated (Again)
Version 1.6.1392 – released October 18, 2017
– Bug fix for setting “Disable the Windows Custoemr Experience Improvement Program”
– Bug fix for saving window settings for multiple monitors
Google Chrome Updated
35 security fixes in Chrome 62.0.3202.62.
Download: Chrome 32-bit or Chrome 64-bit
O&O ShutUp10 Updated
This is the software I use to control Win10 privacy settings.
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Info: NEW: O&O ShutUp10 Version 1.6.1391 for the Windows Fall Creators Update with new interface, Ad deactivation and more!
Patch Tuesday
Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for all things Microsoft including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, IE 9&11, Edge, Office…
Win10 updates: October 10, 2017—KB4041676 (OS Build 15063.674)
Full breakdown at the end of this post.
Firefox Updated (supposedly)
Help > About Firefox > Check for updates gets me nothing.
All downloads
Release Notes
Macrium Reflect Free Updated
Version 7.1.2638 is out.
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Release notes